CFO Vantage Program 2025: Archive
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The “CFO Vantage Program 2025”: Third cohort
"Workshop 5" | 21–22 January 2026
The fifth workshop marked the "Graduation ceremony of Cohort 3," held at Deloitte’s Centre for Innovation and Technology (DCIT), Bengaluru, celebrating the successful completion of the program.
Participants were awarded certificates by Nitin Kini, Deloitte South Asia COO, in the presence of their respective CFOs, recognising a significant milestone in their leadership journey.
The graduation marked the culmination of a four-month learning experience designed to help finance leaders navigate uncertainty, manage disruption and drive value. Through curated workshops and insights from Deloitte’s Digital Excellence Centre (DEC) team, Jagdish Bhandarkar (Chief Disruption Officer) and Namratha Rao, participants engaged with real-world challenges and practical solutions.
"Workshop 4" | 9 December 2025
The fourth workshop blended finance transformation and business chemistry, combining strategic insights with experiential learning.
The finance transformation sessions explored how digitalisation and AI are reshaping the CFO agenda through smarter decision-making, predictive insights and scalable finance operations. This was complemented by interactive sessions on business chemistry and "Making moments matter," focusing on behavioural styles, team dynamics and the value of diverse perspectives.
The experience was further enriched at DKC through refreshed transformation-themed branding and engaging on-ground activities, including a collaborative basket-transformation exercise and a themed bike setup for photo opportunities. Celebratory food experiences and a caricature artist added to the immersive engagement.
"Workshop 3" | 26 November 2025
The third workshop of the "CFO Vantage Program (Cohort 3)" focused on strengthening two critical capabilities for future-ready CFOs: high-impact communication and a compelling personal brand.
The workshop began with an engaging, podcast-style session led by theatre artist Yuki Ellias from "The Next Stage," bringing authentic and confident communication to life. This was followed by a session by Karthik Srinivasan, Communication Strategy Consultant, on strategic storytelling, digital presence and using social media to enhance leadership influence.
A key highlight was the "ImpressD Mirror," an interactive, red-carpet-inspired experience encouraging participants to reflect on their leadership persona.
"Workshop 2" | 18 November 2025
The second workshop of the "CFO Vantage Program (Cohort 3)" explored a broad spectrum of risks, from unconscious bias in finance to macroeconomic, geopolitical and cyber risks, equipping participants with a well-rounded perspective. Sessions also covered regulatory expectations, with a focus on identifying compliance gaps and understanding information security requirements.
Complementing the learning, participants engaged in interactive activities, such as a treasure hunt, obstacle course and cycle setup challenge. Curated culinary experiences further enhanced the energy, camaraderie and overall engagement of the workshop.
"Workshop 1" | 27 and 29 October 2025
The third cohort of the CFO Vantage Program commenced with its first workshop, held from 27 to 29 October 2025, bringing together aspiring #CFOs for an engaging and insightful experience. The sessions focused on the key stakeholders a CFO deals with, including the CEO, the audit chair, bankers,etc. Complementing the sessions was a dynamic thread activity that seamlessly aligned with the program’s sessions.
Adding to the festive spirit were a Diwali wish tree, a live band performance and curated culinary delights―all of which enriched the overall experience.
